How to travel from Mykonos to Athens

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Compare ferry and flight for Mykonos to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mykonos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €59, while a flight costs an average of €100.

Distance: 153 km

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€100

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€59

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2h 42m

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42m

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4h 45m

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3h 45m

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0.5 - 0.9kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is a ferry with an average price of €59.

This is compared to other travel options from Mykonos to Athens:

A ferry is €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mykonos to Athens costing on average €100.

The fastest way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mykonos and Athens including taking a ferry and flight.

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from Mykonos to Athens

How to get from Mykonos to Athens by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Fast FerriesTHEOLOGOS P.
    7:35 AM4h35
    Mykonos
    12:10 PMPort of Rafina
    €381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Fast FerriesTHEOLOGOS P.
    7:35 AM4h35
    Mykonos
    12:10 PMPort of Rafina
    €381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3381
    8:45 PM0h40
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    9:25 PMAthens International Airport
    €1071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • sky expressGQ235
    10:35 PM0h45
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    11:20 PMAthens International Airport
    €1051One-way
    0 transfers
  • Aegean AirlinesA3379
    5:45 PM0h40
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    6:25 PMAthens International Airport
    €1071One-way
    0 transfers
  • sky expressGQ231
    8:50 AM0h40
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    9:30 AMAthens International Airport
    €1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Golden Star FerriesANDROS KING
    1:45 PM4h40
    Mykonos
    6:25 PMPort of Rafina
    €381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR PAROS
    2:15 PM5h45
    Mykonos
    8:00 PMPort of Piraeus
    €531One-way
    0 transfers
  • SeajetsEUROCHAMPION JET
    2:15 PM2h25
    Mykonos
    4:40 PMPort of Rafina
    €701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mykonos to Athens

Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mykonos to Athens.

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There are 2 options to travel between Mykonos and Athens including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is a ferry with an average price of €59.

This is compared to other travel options from Mykonos to Athens:

A ferry is €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mykonos to Athens costing on average €100.

The fastest way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 45m.

The Mykonos to Athens distance is approximately 153 km.
The average frequency per day from Mykonos to Athens is:
  • Around 10 ferries per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mykonos and Athens as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mykonos to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Mykonos Island National Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Mykonos and arrive in Port of Rafina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mykonos to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Olympic Air, CitizenPlane, Aegean Airlines to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries to go to Athens by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mykonos to Athens with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Olympic Air, CitizenPlane, Aegean Airlines.
  • 10 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Mykonos to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome, Thira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

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